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EF59 ZZY

2010 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,443 mi
Last recorded69,443 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Abarth 50051,997 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 ZZY
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 69,443 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 67,524 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 67,473 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Handbrake imbalance on application suggesting adjustment is required.

Nearside Handbrake cable mounting insecure.

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in strut top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle and suspension components corroded.

Road wheel slightly distorted All wheels. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 66,458 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 62,658 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2023 62,658 miles

Driver's door catch missing unable to open from outside (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 55,155 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 55,155 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 50,654 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 47,973 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 46,558 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears lower (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 46,558 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears lower (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 43,776 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 43,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/40ZR17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 41,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 35,487 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 17 Dec 2016 35,487 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 30,916 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 28,632 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 13 Dec 2013 21,620 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 17,326 miles

How Reliable is the Abarth 500?

Based on 88,456 MOT tests across 6,683 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
4,666
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
6,683
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,205
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 599
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 523
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EF59 ZZY is a 2010 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2010 Abarth 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 51,997 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Abarth 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,205 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF59 ZZY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Abarth 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 16 years old, this Abarth 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EF59 ZZY registered?

EF59 ZZY is a 2010 Abarth 500, first registered on 22 January 2010.

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